Overseas Six Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Overseas six Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 42.55 N,72 50.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.709167
  • Longitude: 72.841000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OVERSEAS SIX
Type barge
Flag SG
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.3.77 BARGE AGROUND NEAR UNDERI ISLAND, 3M OFF KHANDERI ISLAND. (LL, 11.3.77). NCA . 19.4.77 STILL FIRMLY AGROUND ON UNDERI REEF, JUST OUTSIDE BOMBAY PORT LIMITS. NOT KNOWN IF SALVAGE IS POSSIBLE (LL, 19.4.77). NCA, POSN 184230N, 725030E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2009

Circumstances of loss

11.3.77 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STRAITS MARITIME LEASING PRIVATE LTD, SINGAPORE. MOTHER BARGE CARRYING ANOTHER WATER BARGE, BROKE TOW BY TUG SHIBAURA NEAR KHANDERI ISLAND & GROUNDED NEAR UNDERI ISLAND ON 3/4 MARCH 1977. (LL, 11.3.77)

General Comments

2 BARGES

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FAQ

Where is the OVERSEAS SIX wreck located?

The OVERSEAS SIX wreck is located at coordinates 18 42.55 N,72 50.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OVERSEAS SIX?

The seabed around the OVERSEAS SIX lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the OVERSEAS SIX sink?

The OVERSEAS SIX sank on Mar 3, 1977.

When was the wreck of the OVERSEAS SIX discovered?

The wreck of the OVERSEAS SIX was discovered in 1977.

What country did the OVERSEAS SIX belong to?

The OVERSEAS SIX belonged to SG.

What type of wreck is the OVERSEAS SIX?

The OVERSEAS SIX is classified as a barge.

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